Andrew Black

President & CEO

Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA)

Biography

Andy Black is President and CEO of LEPA, a Washington, DC-based trade association representing more than fifty pipeline companies and 97 percent of the liquid pipeline industry.  LEPA members deliver crude oil, refined products like gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel, natural gas liquids such as propane and ethane, carbon dioxide, and other liquids. American consumers and workers use products carried by liquid energy pipelines every day in their daily lives. Andy promotes LEPA’s mission of responsible government policies, performance excellence, and public support for liquid pipelines.  Andy has pursued LEPA’s legislative and regulatory agenda with Congressional committee leadership, FERC Commissioners, DOT PHMSA Administrators and Deputies, and their staffs.  He has testified before Congressional committees on pipeline safety legislation, safety activities, pipeline expansion, border-crossing approvals, security, and propane supply issues. Andy previously served in a government relations position in Washington for the El Paso Corporation.  Prior to that, he was Director of the Office of External Affairs for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He earlier worked on Capitol Hill for thirteen years as a staff member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and for Congressman Joe Barton of Texas. Andy has a B.S. in Economics from Texas Christian University and an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland.

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5 Events

January 15, 2026

Past Event

State of the Energy Industry Forum

The State of the Energy Industry Forum is USEA’s premier annual gathering of energy leaders and policymakers, convening CEOs of Washington’s leading energy trade associations to set the agenda for the year ahead. Featuring a high-level keynote conversation with Secretary Chris Wright and dynamic sessions on energy security, affordability, supply chains, permitting reform, and innovation, this forum delivers timely insights and actionable perspectives at a pivotal moment for the U.S. energy sector. For energy industry and policy professionals, this is the room where priorities align, and the future takes shape.

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This event is IN PERSON and will NOT be live-streamed.

Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
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January 23, 2025

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Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum & Networking Reception

10:30 AM – 10:35 AM: Welcome Remarks Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association 10:40 AM – 11:40 AM: Collaborating for a Resilient Future: CEOs from diverse energy backgrounds discuss how different sectors can work together to strengthen energy resilience. Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Karen Harbert, President & CEO, American Gas Association (AGA) Maria Korsnick, President & CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Arshad Mansoor, President & CEO, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Mike Sommers, President & CEO, American Petroleum Institute (API) Jason Grumet, CEO, American Clean Power (ACP) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM: Ensuring Energy Security: Energy experts explore the intersection of energy independence, security, and policy in a complex global environment. Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Dena Wiggins, President & CEO, Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA) Abigail Ross Hopper, President & CEO, Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) Alex Herrgott, President & CEO, The Permitting Institute Fred Hutchison, President & CEO, LNG Allies 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunchtime Message from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Pat Vincent-Collawn, Interim President & CEO, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) 1:20 PM – 2:20 PM: Affordable and Reliable Energy: Industry leaders examine solutions to balance affordability, reliability, and sustainability. Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Michelle Bloodworth, President & CEO, America’s Power Malcolm Woolf, President & CEO, National Hydropower Association (NHA) Tony Clark, Executive Director, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Todd Snitchler, President & CEO, Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) 2:25 PM – 3:25 PM: Strengthening Supply Chains: A diverse set of experts discuss strategies to enhance supply chain resilience ensure reliable energy delivery. Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Andy Black, President & CEO, Liquid Energy Pipeline Association Debra Phillips, President & CEO, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Tom Falcone, President & CEO, Large Public Power Council (LPPC) Rich Powell, President & CEO, Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Innovating for Tomorrow:  Thought leaders highlight technological advancements and policy changes crucial to accelerating energy innovation. Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Paula R. Glover, President, Alliance to Save Energy Frank Wolak, President & CEO, Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) Sheri Givens, President & CEO, Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) Andrew Holland, President & CEO, Fusion Industry Association (FIA) Carlos Koeneke, Chair, Gas Turbine Association 4:35 PM – 4:45 PM: Closing Remarks Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Reception
Washington, District of Columbia
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January 23, 2024

Past Event

USEA 20th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum

Washington, DC,
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January 26, 2023

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19th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum

USEA would like to thank our amazing 19th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum speakers for their tremendous insights! We had 20 dynamic leaders representing an outstanding spectrum of the energy arena. In addition to viewing the full program, you can view speaker's PowerPoint presentations below.
Washington, DC,
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January 20, 2022

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18th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum

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